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Tianmian Sauce[edit]

Tianmian sauce (Chinese: 甜面酱; pinyin: tiánmiànjiàng ), also known as sweet bean sauce, is a thick, dark brown or black paste made from fermented wheat flour and salt. It is a staple condiment in Chinese cuisine, particularly in Beijing cuisine, and is used to add a rich, umami flavor to a variety of dishes.

Ingredients and Preparation[edit]

Tianmian sauce is primarily made from wheat flour, which is fermented with salt and sometimes soybeans. The fermentation process gives the sauce its characteristic sweet and savory flavor. The sauce is typically thick and smooth, with a glossy appearance.

Culinary Uses[edit]

Tianmian sauce is a versatile ingredient used in many Chinese dishes. It is often used as a condiment or a base for sauces in stir-fries, marinades, and noodle dishes.

Peking Duck[edit]

One of the most famous uses of tianmian sauce is in Peking duck, where it is spread on thin pancakes along with slices of duck, scallions, and cucumber. The sauce adds a sweet and savory depth to the dish, complementing the rich flavor of the duck.

Zhajiangmian[edit]

Tianmian sauce is also a key ingredient in zhajiangmian, a popular noodle dish from northern China. The sauce is mixed with ground pork and other seasonings to create a hearty topping for the noodles.

Korean Cuisine[edit]

In Korean cuisine, a similar sauce known as chunjang is used to make jajangmyeon, a dish of noodles topped with a thick, savory black bean sauce. Chunjang is made with similar ingredients but often includes caramel coloring and additional seasonings.

Fried Rice[edit]

Tianmian sauce can also be used to flavor fried rice, adding a sweet and savory note that enhances the overall taste of the dish.

Related Pages[edit]

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-{{Short description|Chinese condiment made from fermented wheat flour}}
+== Tianmian Sauce ==
-{{Chinese cuisine}}
-'''Tianmian sauce''' ({{zh|c=甜面酱|p=tiánmiàn jiàng}}), also known as sweet bean sauce, is a thick, dark brown or black paste made from fermented wheat flour. It is a staple condiment in [[Chinese cuisine]], particularly in [[Beijing cuisine]], and is used in a variety of dishes for its rich, umami flavor.
+[[File:Sweetnoodlesauce.jpg|Tianmian sauce in a jar|thumb|right]]
-==Production==
+'''Tianmian sauce''' ({{zh|c=甜面酱|p=tiánmiànjiàng}}), also known as sweet bean sauce, is a thick, dark brown or black paste made from fermented wheat flour and salt. It is a staple condiment in [[Chinese cuisine]], particularly in [[Beijing cuisine]], and is used to add a rich, umami flavor to a variety of dishes.
-Tianmian sauce is traditionally made by fermenting wheat flour with a small amount of [[soybeans]]. The fermentation process can take several months, during which the mixture develops its characteristic sweet and savory flavor. The sauce is then ground into a smooth paste and sometimes mixed with additional ingredients such as sugar or salt to enhance its taste.
-==Culinary Uses==
+== Ingredients and Preparation ==
-Tianmian sauce is a versatile ingredient used in many Chinese dishes. It is a key component in the preparation of [[Peking duck]], where it is spread on thin pancakes along with sliced duck, [[scallions]], and [[cucumber]].
-[[File:Peking_duck_wrap_1.jpg|Peking duck wrap with tianmian sauce|thumb|right]]
+Tianmian sauce is primarily made from [[wheat flour]], which is fermented with [[salt]] and sometimes [[soybeans]]. The fermentation process gives the sauce its characteristic sweet and savory flavor. The sauce is typically thick and smooth, with a glossy appearance.
-In addition to Peking duck, tianmian sauce is also used in [[zhajiangmian]], a popular noodle dish from northern China. The sauce is mixed with ground pork and served over wheat noodles, often garnished with fresh vegetables.
+== Culinary Uses ==
-[[File:Zhajiangmian_20180501.jpg|Zhajiangmian with tianmian sauce|thumb|left]]
+Tianmian sauce is a versatile ingredient used in many Chinese dishes. It is often used as a condiment or a base for sauces in stir-fries, marinades, and noodle dishes.
-==Regional Variations==
+=== Peking Duck ===
-While tianmian sauce is most commonly associated with Chinese cuisine, it has also influenced other Asian cuisines. In [[Korean cuisine]], a similar sauce known as [[chunjang]] is used in dishes like [[jajangmyeon]], a noodle dish with a black bean sauce.
-[[File:Chunjang_(cropped).jpg|Chunjang, a Korean variation of tianmian sauce|thumb|right]]
+[[File:Peking_duck_wrap_1.jpg|Peking duck served with tianmian sauce|thumb|left]]
-[[File:Jajangmyeon_by_KFoodaddict.jpg|Jajangmyeon, a Korean dish using chunjang|thumb|left]]
+One of the most famous uses of tianmian sauce is in [[Peking duck]], where it is spread on thin pancakes along with slices of duck, [[scallions]], and [[cucumber]]. The sauce adds a sweet and savory depth to the dish, complementing the rich flavor of the duck.
-==Related Dishes==
+=== Zhajiangmian ===
-* [[Peking duck]]
-* [[Zhajiangmian]]
-* [[Jajangmyeon]]
-* [[Korean Chinese fried rice]]
-[[File:Korean_Chinese_fried_rice.jpg|Korean Chinese fried rice with tianmian sauce|thumb|right]]
+[[File:Zhajiangmian_20180501.jpg|Zhajiangmian with tianmian sauce|thumb|right]]
+Tianmian sauce is also a key ingredient in [[zhajiangmian]], a popular noodle dish from northern China. The sauce is mixed with ground pork and other seasonings to create a hearty topping for the noodles.
+=== Korean Cuisine ===
+[[File:Chunjang_(cropped).jpg|Chunjang, a Korean variant of tianmian sauce|thumb|left]]
+In [[Korean cuisine]], a similar sauce known as [[chunjang]] is used to make [[jajangmyeon]], a dish of noodles topped with a thick, savory black bean sauce. Chunjang is made with similar ingredients but often includes caramel coloring and additional seasonings.
+[[File:Jajangmyeon_by_KFoodaddict.jpg|Jajangmyeon, a Korean dish using chunjang|thumb|right]]
+=== Fried Rice ===
+[[File:Korean_Chinese_fried_rice.jpg|Fried rice with tianmian sauce|thumb|left]]
+Tianmian sauce can also be used to flavor [[fried rice]], adding a sweet and savory note that enhances the overall taste of the dish.
+== Related Pages ==
-==Related Pages==
 * [[Soy sauce]]
 * [[Hoisin sauce]]
 * [[Fermented bean paste]]
-==See Also==
 * [[Chinese cuisine]]
 * [[Korean cuisine]]
-[[Category:Chinese condiments]]
+[[Category:Chinese sauces]]
 [[Category:Fermented foods]]
-[[Category:Soy-based foods]]
+[[Category:Condiments]]